LOPEConsumer Defensive · Education & Training ServicesThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Grand Canyon Education, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $200 — +32.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Grand Canyon Education, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (94): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Momentum (20): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Grand Canyon Education, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LOPE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +32.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $198 → $185 |
| 9 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Sept 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 July 2025 | Barrington Research | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 7 July 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 May 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 May 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 May 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 15 Apr 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Apr 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Feb 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Jan 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LOPE appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript of that call was published on Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide detailed insights into the company's quarterly performance and management's outlook, which LOPE investors closely monitor.
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) reported quarterly earnings of $1.81 per share for Q2, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.69 per share and up from $1.53 per share in the same period last year.
Why it matters — The earnings beat signals that LOPE's financial performance exceeded analyst expectations for the quarter, which may influence investor perception of the company's near-term trajectory.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. announced its second quarter 2026 results. The company provides education services to 20 university partners.
Why it matters — LOPE watchers track these quarterly results for insight into the company's ongoing performance in the post-secondary education services sector.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Grand Canyon Education, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $200, with estimates ranging from $185 to $200. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering Grand Canyon Education, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Grand Canyon Education, Inc. 73 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. ranks 73 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +32.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Grand Canyon Education, Inc. 73 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Grand Canyon Education, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LOPE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $185 to $200 over the next 12 months.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. returned -11.3% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Grand Canyon Education Inc. is a leading educational services company based in the United States.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 30 July 2026): "Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Grand Canyon Education, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript of that call was published on Seeking Alpha.
Grand Canyon Education Inc. is a leading educational services company based in the United States. Its primary function is to provide educational support and operational services to educational institutions. A prominent associated entity is Grand Canyon University, a private Christian university for which the company provides various management and administrative services ranging from recruitment and enrollment to infrastructure development. Grand Canyon Education Inc. impacts the higher education sector by facilitating academic institutions to focus on delivering quality education while handling operational complexities through its services. This symbiotic relationship allows universities to enhance educational experiences and expand course offerings. The company serves both traditional and non-traditional students, addressing diverse educational needs. In the broader market, Grand Canyon Education Inc. holds a significant place, not only enabling client universities to optimize performance but also contributing to the advancement of educational reach and accessibility. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company has established a solid presence in the intersection of education and business services, showcasing expertise in the growing field of outsourced educational solutions.
CEO Mr. Brian E. Mueller · 4,092 employees · United States · https://www.gce.com